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  • Synthetic Shake Roofing Shingles
  • CUSTOM HOME Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • Two new color blends, mountain and Tahoe, are available for synthetic shake roofing shingles that imitate rough-hewn cedar. Mountain uses gray, green, and coffee tones and Tahoe combines variations of earth tones. Both have UV protection. 800.328.4624. www.davinciroofscapes.com
  • Garden Home RetreatFollansbee Metal Roof Lends "Cool" Look to Garden Home Retreat
  • ebuild (8/14/2007)
  • Metal roofing in Follansbee's KlassicKolors material tops two buildings at renowned celebrity gardener P. Allen Smith's Garden Home Retreat near Little Rock, AR. The vibrant red hue of the roofs contrasts beautifully with the surrounding lush green gardens, contributing to the Retreat's stunning beauty.
  • A Follansbee roofFollansbee's TCS II and TCS Satin Beat 12,500 Hours of Salt Spray Testing
  • ebuild (8/14/2007)
  • Follansbee's TCS II and TCS Satin have surpassed an astounding 12,500 hours of salt spray testing with no red rust. The unpainted TCS II and TCS Satin panels were corrosion tested in a salt spray cabinet per ASTM B117 and also in a condensation chamber per ASTM D4585. In addition to the high performance in corrosion resistance, TCS II and TCS Satin also showed no uplift blistering or loss of adhesion after 12,500 hours of salt spray testing.
  • ATAS Launches New WebsiteATAS International Launches New Website
  • ebuild (8/10/2007)
  • ATAS International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, wall panels, ceilings and accessories, announced the launch of their newly redesigned website, www.atas.com, today. This redesign is the culmination of feedback from employees, customers, vendors and management. The effort was made in order to produce a more cohesive, user-friendly, visually appealing and technically up-to-date place for customers to find all the information needed for their metal building product needs.
  • Met-Tile Cool RoofMet-Tile "Cool Roof" Line Featured in New Website
  • ebuild (8/2/2007)
  • Met-Tile, Inc., an ENERGY STARR partner, has launched a redesigned Web site featuring its metal tile panel "cool roofing" system. The Met-Tile roof system, which combines the popular look of tile with all-weather performance and energy savings, can be viewed at: www.met-tile.com. The redesigned Web site incorporates a new easy-to-use navigation system and expanded product and application information for architects, builders, contractors, and home and building owners.
  • Roof Redux
  • REMODELING Magazine (6/1/2007)
  • A few years ago, Ann Marzano's home needed a new roof. Environmentally conscious, she wanted to avoid asphalt or cedar, but her local homeowner's association wouldn't allow metal. After researching alternatives, she came up with synthetic slate, a durable rubber composite made mostly from recycled tires that provided the traditional look her NIMBY neighbors demanded.
  • The Met-Tile roof systemMet-Tile "Cool Roof" Line Featured in New Website
  • ebuild (5/9/2007)
  • Met-Tile, Inc., an ENERGY STARR partner, has launched a redesigned Web site featuring its metal tile panel "cool roofing" system. The Met-Tile roof system, which combines the popular look of tile with all-weather performance and energy savings, can be viewed at: www.met-tile.com. Suitable for use in all climates, Met-Tile makes it possible to achieve the appealing look of tile roofing on any type of home or building. Key benefits include energy savings, light weight, a 230+ mph wind rating, and superior resistance to hail, fires, earthquakes, moisture and pest infestation.

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